Dark Western Drywood Termite vs Japanese Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Western Drywood Termite | Japanese Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes fruticavus | Ramulus mikado |
| Order | Blattodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | Workers 5-7 mm, soldiers 6-8 mm | 70-100 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Sonoran Desert | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Dark Western Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in arid regions of the southwestern United States. It infests dead wood in desert trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
It commonly infests dead wood of palo verde trees and mesquite in the Sonoran Desert.
Japanese Stick Insect
Known as 'nanafushi' in Japanese, meaning 'seven-jointed.' An elongated, twig-mimicking insect that is nearly invisible when motionless on branches. Can reproduce parthenogenetically.
Did You Know?
Japanese stick insects can reproduce without males through parthenogenesis, and some populations consist entirely of females.